Co-Curriculars
In addition to core subjects, students have classes in art, music, Spanish, computers, library and physical education, as well as access to a plethora of clubs and teams.
COMPUTER EDUCATION
A strong technological background in today’s world is priceless. Nativity builds upon the Archdiocesan strategic plan for technological use to provide an excellent computer education program to middle school students.
Students at Nativity exhibit:
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Familiarity with computer basics
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Keyboarding and coding skills
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Word, Excel, and Powerpoint proficiency
Students in grades 7 and 8 are offered computer classes that may include the following skills:
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Game design
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Photo-editing
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Basic animation
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3D Modeling
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Web developing
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Internet safety
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Slide presentation
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Keyboarding
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Yearbook
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Spreadsheets
Art
Music
Children who receive music education enjoy many lifelong benefits, and we proudly offer a comprehensive music program here at Nativity.
At every grade level, we teach music theory, history, and offer a plethora of instruments, primarily from the string and percussion families. Recorders and ukuleles are student favorites!
All students participate in a number of performances throughout their time at Nativity, including:
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Christmas Program (grades K-5)
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Spring Program (grades 3-5)
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Thanksgiving Program (Preschool and PK4)
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School liturgies
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Musical exchanges between grades
Spanish
An introduction to the Spanish language gives our students a jump on fluency in the second-most spoken language in the world. Learning a second language has shown to improve overall cognitive development, enhance performance in other classes, improve memory, increase communication skills in the first language, increase understanding of grammar in the native language, and increase openness to other cultures.
ELEMENTARY
Children in grades 3-5 attend Spanish class twice a week. During this time, they become familiarized with the language, focusing on:
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Vocabulary
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Verbs and sentence formation
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Simple conversations
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Songs and games
MIDDLE SCHOOL
In grades 6-8, Spanish is offered to all students as one of their core subjects. Students are given a more thorough understanding of the language and a basis for high school studies. Every day, each student learns by:
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Hearing Spanish
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Speaking Spanish
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Reading Spanish
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Writing Spanish
P.E.
The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19); thus, our physical education program addresses the whole child, from personal health to physical activity.
We strive to help the child:
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Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
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Know the benefits of physical activity
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Take personal and social responsibility toward others in physically active settings
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Learn the necessary tools and resources for participating in lifetime physical activities
Emphasis:
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Basic fitness concepts
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Hand-eye skills
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Gross motor skills
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Locomotor skills
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Balance
Exercises:
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Group games
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Tumbling
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Rhythm activities
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Creative play
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Basic sports
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Emphasis:
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More advanced skills
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Sports lead-up skills
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Gross motor skills
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Balance
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Effects of exercise on heart, lungs, joints, and muscles
Exercises:
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Group games and activities
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Team sports
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Fitness evaluations
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Emphasis:
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Lifetime physical fitness
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Health awareness
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Mastering basic sport skills
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Muscle groups
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Physiology of the cardiovascular system
Exercises:
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Group games and activities
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Team sports
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Fitness evaluations
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Students are offered a variety of P.E. electives from which to choose. Emphasis is placed on lifetime fitness skills regarding a particular activity or theme.
Clubs & teams
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Student Council
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Junior Achievement
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Chess Club
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Academic Decathlon
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Middle School Choir
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Destination Imagination
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Robotics Club
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Talent Show
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National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
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Lego Club
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Yearbook Club
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Young Runners Club
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Chess Club
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Math Turtoring
Art continues the creative work of God, and Nativity provides a comprehesive art program for all students in various media, styles, experiences, and methods.
MEDIA:
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Drawing
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Painting
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Ceramics
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Sculpture
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Printmaking
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Collage
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Jewelry making
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Weaving
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Calligraphy
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Art History
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...and more!
Our art program features:
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Lessons based on the elements of art and principles of design
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Fostering visual communication through beauty and design
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Art history and pertinent artists
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Independent and cooperative design
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Planning, problem-solving, and implementation of skills
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Incorporating art with other curricula
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Critiquing art
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Safe and responsible use of all tools